Senior Electrical Estimator

Okland Construction; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

ESOP ownership

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Okland Construction in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Senior Electrical Estimator to lead all aspects of electrical estimating for large-scale industrial and semiconductor projects. You will guide conceptual budgets through GMP pricing, working with owners, engineers, and trade partners to build accurate, competitive estimates.

The role requires deep electrical knowledge, 10+ years of experience, and strong leadership in cost planning, risk analysis, and procurement strategy to drive value across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical estimating experience on large projects.
• Deep knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, labor, and procurement practices.
• Experience developing conceptual through GMP pricing.
• Strong cost‑planning and budgeting skills.
• Ability to lead value engineering and risk analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of conceptual to GMP electrical estimates.
• Own complete electrical estimate deliverables including takeoffs, pricing, labor productivity, indirect costs, escalation and contingency recommendations.
• Coordinate with owners, engineers, trade partners and project leadership to develop estimates.
• Lead electrical subcontractor prequalification, bid package development, bid leveling and scope alignment.
• Drive value engineering to improve constructability and reduce project cost.
• Maintain electrical estimating databases, labor units, assemblies, and historical cost information.

Skills

Electrical estimating leadership

Cost planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Bid management

Mentoring teams

Tools

BIM

Estimating software

Quantity takeoff tools

Procurement systems

Job description

About Us

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

About This Opportunity

The Senior Electrical Estimator is responsible for leading all aspects of electrical estimating for large‑scale advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, mission‑critical, and industrial construction projects from conceptual budgeting through Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) development. This position provides technical leadership in cost planning, estimate development, bid management, value engineering, procurement strategy, and risk analysis while ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and owner requirements.

The Senior Electrical Estimator serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for all electrical systems and works collaboratively with owners, engineers, trade partners, procurement teams, and project leadership to develop accurate, competitive, and executable project estimates.

Responsibilities

Electrical Estimating Leadership

• Lead development of conceptual, schematic, design development, and GMP‑level electrical estimates.
• Own complete electrical estimate deliverables including quantity takeoffs, pricing, labor productivity, indirect costs, escalation, and contingency recommendations.
• Develop and maintain electrical estimating standards, assemblies, historical databases, and benchmarking tools.
• Validate estimate accuracy through continuous reconciliation against design evolution and market conditions.

Technical Subject Matter Expertise

• Serve as the electrical SME for power distribution, medium voltage, low voltage, emergency power, generators, UPS systems, grounding, lighting, controls, raceway systems, and specialty electrical infrastructure.
• Review design documents for completeness, constructability, and cost impacts.
• Identify scope gaps, overlaps, design risks, and coordination issues early during design.
• Recommend cost‑effective engineering alternatives while maintaining project performance and reliability.

Trade Partner & Procurement Leadership

• Lead electrical subcontractor prequalification, bid package development, bid leveling, and scope alignment.
• Coordinate procurement strategies for long‑lead electrical equipment including:
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Busduct/Busway
• Generators
• UPS systems
• MCCs / Distribution boards / Panelboards
• Cable and wire
• Specialty electrical equipment
• Evaluate subcontractor qualifications, technical capabilities, pricing, and execution strategies.
• Support contract negotiations and scope clarifications.

Cost Planning & Risk Management

• Develop conceptual budgets utilizing benchmarking, historical cost data, and market intelligence.
• Perform quantity verification and estimate reconciliation through all phases of design.
• Evaluate cost impacts associated with design revisions, owner changes, and market escalation.
• Identify estimating risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Support contingency development and risk management planning.

Cross‑Functional Leadership

• Coordinate closely with:
• Owners
• Design consultants
• Electrical engineers
• Preconstruction teams
• Project managers
• Procurement teams
• Trade partners
• Participate in design review meetings and value engineering workshops.
• Present estimate updates, assumptions, and cost drivers to executive leadership and project stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary electrical estimating resource during pursuit, design‑assist, and preconstruction activities.

Value Engineering & Cost Optimization

• Lead electrical value engineering initiatives that improve constructability while reducing project cost.
• Evaluate alternate materials, equipment selections, installation methodologies, and procurement strategies.
• Develop life‑cycle cost comparisons and return‑on‑investment analyses where appropriate.
• Collaborate with design teams to optimize project value without compromising quality or performance.

Data Management & Estimating Systems

• Maintain electrical estimating databases, labor units, assemblies, and historical cost information.
• Utilize estimating software, BIM models, and quantity takeoff tools to improve estimate accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop standardized estimating templates and reporting dashboards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the estimating organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical estimating experience on large commercial, industrial, semiconductor, mission‑critical, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing projects.
• Deep knowledge of electrical construction methods, materials, labor productivity, procurement practices, and subcontractor management.
• Proven ability to develop conceptual estimates through GMP pricing with strong cost‑planning and budgeting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in quantity takeoffs, BIM, estimating platforms, and digital construction tools.
• Strong understanding of major electrical systems, including:
• High, Medium, and Low Voltage Distribution
• Emergency Power, Generators, UPS
• Grounding
• Fire Alarm / ERRC
• Lighting
• Controls / I&C
• Low Voltage Systems / DAS
• Expertise in procurement strategy, trade partner coordination, and relationship development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead value engineering efforts and conduct cost‑risk analysis.
• Experience supporting advanced manufacturing and mission‑critical environments.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with executive‑level communication and presentation capability.
• Strategic problem‑solving skills and the ability to mentor and develop estimating teams.

What We Offer

Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry‑leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award‑winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

Physical Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO Statement

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.

Visa & Sponsorship

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O‑1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.